How To Fix AJ764 - Extractions index cannot be deleted because archiving already started

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 764

• Message text: Extractions index cannot be deleted because archiving already started

What causes this issue?

You cannot delete extraction index &v1& because archiving has already
been prepared or executed for at least one of the participating billing
documents.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You cannot use a standard program to undo document archiving. A
customer-specific solution is required for this.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ764 - Extractions index cannot be deleted because archiving already started ?

  The SAP error message AJ764 indicates that an extraction index cannot be deleted because the archiving process for that index has already started. This typically occurs in the context of data archiving in SAP, where data is moved from the database to an archive to improve performance and manage data growth.
  Cause:
  
  Archiving Process Initiated: The primary cause of this error is that the archiving process for the extraction index has already been initiated. Once archiving starts, the system locks the extraction index to ensure data integrity and consistency.
  Pending Archiving Jobs: There may be pending jobs in the background that are still processing the archiving of the data related to the extraction index.
  System Lock: The extraction index is locked due to the ongoing archiving process, preventing any deletion until the archiving is completed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Archiving Status: Verify the status of the archiving process. You can do this by checking the job logs in transaction SM37 (Job Monitoring) to see if there are any active or pending archiving jobs related to the extraction index.
  Wait for Completion: If there are active archiving jobs, you will need to wait for them to complete. Once the archiving process is finished, you should be able to delete the extraction index without encountering this error.
  Cancel Pending Jobs: If you determine that the archiving job is stuck or not progressing, you may consider canceling the job. However, be cautious with this approach, as it may lead to data inconsistencies. Use transaction SM37 to cancel the job if necessary.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or notes related to archiving and extraction indices for any specific guidelines or recommendations.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists or if you are unsure about the next steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SARA: For managing archiving objects.
  SM37: For monitoring background jobs.
  SARI: For managing the archiving process.
  
  
  Archiving Objects: Understand the specific archiving object related to the extraction index you are dealing with, as different objects may have different rules and processes.
  Data Integrity: Always ensure that data integrity is maintained when dealing with archiving and deletion processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage your extraction indices effectively.